Now, Jay-Z has told GQ that he is preparing to take on an active role as a father to their child. When asked if he would help change nappies, he replied:

Of course, of course. One hundred per cent.

The rapper also spoke about what kind of father he wanted to be and insisted that material wealth was no substitute for parental support. "Providing – that's not love," he said. "Being there – that's more important. I mean, we see that. We see that with all these rich socialites. They're crying out for attention; they're hurting for love.

"I'm not being judgemental – I'm just making an observation. They're crying out for the love that maybe they didn't get at home, and they got everything. All the material things that they need and want. So we know that's not the key," he added.